Vista Del Mar · 9 hours ago
Teacher Assistant 7:45 to 3:45 (schedule)
3200 Motor Ave Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $21/hrVista Del Mar Child & Family Services has been providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County for over 100 years. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in developing and implementing curriculum and behavior modification systems for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
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Responsibilities
Assisting the teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum and behavior modification systems for emotionally disturbed children/adolescents
Being on time as scheduled, signing in upon arrival, and notifying immediate supervisor when leaving each day
Checking in with immediate supervisor for daily briefing upon arrival to work
Presenting a positive attitude toward work by demonstrating effort and initiative
Working effectively with the teacher and other school staff by maintaining effective communication regarding students and other work-related matters
Assisting to maintain consistent behavior management programs and matters related to academic curriculum
Demonstrating an understanding of the Special Education population and continuing to develop skills and knowledge in working with Special Education students
Attending required meetings, in-services, and trainings for continued professional growth
Relating to co-workers professionally and helping to maintain staff morale
Handling anger appropriately and not engaging in power struggles
Modeling the appropriate behavior that is expected of us as well as the students
Establishing and maintaining clear and appropriate physical and verbal boundaries with the students
Maintaining the confidentiality of every student
Being timely, accurate, and inclusive in documentation areas such as submission of UOR’s and Incident Reports when needed
Collecting data for Treatment Plan Reviews, NPS Progress Reports, and other data regarding students as needed
Assisting the teacher in assembling reports
Consistently and accurately maintaining Class Attendance Record, Student Store information, confidential student files/documents, and other classroom files
Issuing and completing point sheets; Ordering and maintaining inventory of classroom supplies and forms/documents needed
Daily communication forms with the necessary staff when needed
Writing in a neat and professional manner
Demonstrating competency in the areas of instruction
Driving will be required on occasions
Qualification
Required
BA required - 30 days to receive credentials
Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others
Ability to interrupt physical altercations among students and administer CPR/First Aid
Demonstrating an understanding of the Special Education population and continuing to develop skills and knowledge in working with Special Education students
Being on time as scheduled signing in upon arrival, and when leaving each day, notifying immediate supervisor and signing out
Presenting a positive attitude toward work by demonstrating effort and initiative
Working effectively with the teacher and other school staff by maintaining effective communication regarding students and other work-related matters and assisting to maintain consistent behavior management programs and matters related to academic curriculum
Attending required meeting, in-services, and trainings for continued professional growth
Relating to co-workers professionally and helping to maintain staff morale; Handling anger appropriately and not engaging in power struggles
Modeling the appropriate behavior that is expected of us as well as the students; Establishing and maintaining clear and appropriate physical and verbal boundaries with the students; Maintaining the confidentiality of every student
Being timely, accurate, and inclusive in the following areas of documentation: Submission of UOR's and Incident Reports when needed
Collection of data for Treatment Plan Reviews, NPS Progress Reports, and other data regarding students as needed, and assisting the teacher in assembling reports
Consistently and accurately maintain Class Attendance Record, Student Store information, confidential student files/documents, and other classroom files
Issuing and completing point sheets; Ordering and maintaining inventory of classroom supplies and forms/documents needed
Daily communication forms with the necessary staff when needed
Writing in a neat and professional manner
Demonstrating competency in the following areas of instruction
Driving will be required on occasions
Preferred
Experience with emotionally disturbed/autistic children and adolescents preferred
Some classrooms or recreational experience preferred
May be required to obtain a Class B driver's license
Benefits
Full benefits offer (Medical, Dental, Vision)
FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through the Standard
403(b) - 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
4 Mental Health Days
Company
Vista Del Mar
Vista Del Mar provides family-centered social, educational & behavioral health services to empower children, youth, and families.
Founded in 1908
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lena Wilson
CEO/President
Recent News
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